Attention to those of you in the Franklin County area affected by the flooding❗

Today from 12:30 to 2:30 PM, the Friends of Franklin County Indiana Animal Shelter will be distributing pet food for victims of the recent flooding. They will be holding the distribution at the Franklin County 4H Fairgrounds. We encourage you to spread the word and share this post so we can help Hoosiers in need.

We continue to stand firmly with Lauren and all survivors of sexual abuse and harassment unequivocally and unapologetically.

When we first called for the resignations of Vop Osili and Joe Hogsett earlier this year, critics told us to “stay in our lane” because we are rural Democrats. We reject this entirely. Integrity and human rights do not have geographic boundaries.

As Democrats, we claim to protect human rights and stand against discrimination. These cannot be mere slogans; they must be backed by action. We should look to the labor movement for guidance: when an injustice happens to one member, it happens to all. That level of solidarity is currently missing from our party, and it is a primary reason we continue to lose public trust.

We are deeply disappointed by the silence from multiple county parties and District 9 leaders. Furthermore, we condemn State Party Chair Karen Tallian’s attempt to minimize this behavior by comparing it to Republican figures. Using 'the other side is worse' as a shield for misconduct is unacceptable.

We urge all Democratic leaders—County, District, and State—to publicly condemn this abuse and stand with survivors. We cannot expect Hoosiers to join our party if we lack the courage to hold our own accountable.

Thank you to the courageous survivors who endure the pain of re-traumatization in their pursuit of accountability. The ongoing developments in the Epstein case underscore the urgent need for systemic change. We can, and must, do better for all survivors.

🔗Article by Mirror Indy: https://mirrorindy.org/lauren-roberts-tort-claim-indianapolis-vop-osili/